Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Fort Smith, Arkansas


The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is 51.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,669 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Fort Smith, AR
Compared to Boston, Fort Smith is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% lower

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